Coco Caprylate
Coco Caprylate
Coco Caprylate (Light Emollient and Silicone Alternative)
Our Coco Caprylate is a light, fast-spreading emollient: an ester of coconut-derived fatty alcohol and caprylic acid. It improves the glide of creams, lotions and oils, and leaves a soft, non-greasy afterfeel.
It is widely used as a silicone alternative to give products a smooth, silky slip, and it blends easily with oils, butters and waxes in anhydrous and emulsified formulas. It contains RSPO mass balance certified palm oil derivatives.
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Light emollient Fast-spreading, non-greasy |
Silicone alternative Silky slip |
About 2.5-3% in creams Higher in oils and balms |
100 ml to 1 L Four pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children. Spilled oil is slippery. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Coco Caprylate |
| INCI | Coco-Caprylate |
| Type | Light emollient ester (coconut fatty alcohol and caprylic acid) |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale liquid |
| Behaviour | Fast-spreading with a light, non-greasy, silky feel |
| Solubility | Oil soluble. Insoluble in water |
| Typical use rate | About 2.5-3% in creams is a common starting point. Oils, serums and balms can use more. Test your own recipe |
| Palm | Contains RSPO mass balance certified palm oil derivatives |
| Suitable for | Creams, lotions, serums, balms, body oils, massage oils, lip products, hair care |
| Pack Sizes | 100 ml, 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 L |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry, away from heat and sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. Not for internal use |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Creams and lotions | Add to the oil phase for glide and a light feel. About 2.5-3% is a common starting point |
| Serums and body oils | Blend with carrier oils for a lighter, silkier finish |
| Balms and lip products | Improves spread and glide. Test your own recipe |
| Massage oils | Adds slip without a heavy, greasy feel. Test the feel |
| Hair care | Used in leave-in and styling products for slip. Test your own recipe |
| Silicone-free formulas | A common choice when you want slip without silicones |
How to Add Coco Caprylate to a Cream
- Weigh. Weigh the Coco Caprylate with the other oil-phase ingredients. About 2.5-3% is a common starting point.
- Heat. Heat the oil phase to about 70-75 °C along with an emulsifier such as Emulsifying Wax (Neowax B200), stirring until melted.
- Combine. Heat the water phase to the same temperature, combine and blend until smooth.
- Cool. Keep stirring gently as the cream cools.
- Add the extras. Below about 40 °C, add heat-sensitive ingredients and your preservatives.
- Test. Check the feel after 24 hours and adjust the rate in the next batch.
Tip: Coco Caprylate is an emollient, not an emulsifier. Use it together with a proper emulsifier in creams and lotions.
Using It in Creams, Oils & Balms ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Creams and lotions | About 2.5-3%, up to about 10% | Add to the oil phase. Use with an emulsifier. |
| Body and massage oils | About 5-30% of the oil blend | Lightens the feel of heavier oils. Test the feel. |
| Serums | About 5-20% | Blend with other light oils. Test the feel. |
| Balms and lip products | About 5-15% | Improves glide. Test the hardness. |
| Hair care | About 1-5% | Adds slip. Test the feel. |
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Cream feels slippery | Rate too high | Reduce the Coco Caprylate in the next batch. |
| Product feels too light | Rate too low or oil blend too thin | Increase the amount or add a heavier oil or butter. |
| Emulsion separates | Coco Caprylate is not an emulsifier | Use a proper emulsifier and adjust the oil phase. |
| Balm too soft | Light emollient softens the balm | Add more wax or reduce the Coco Caprylate. |
| Product spoils | Water-based products can grow mould and bacteria | Use clean tools and add a suitable preservative. |
| Skin feels irritated | Reaction to the formula | Patch test and lower the rate. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling the concentrated product, patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
Coco Caprylate is an oil and is slippery if spilled, so wipe up spills promptly. Water-based products made with it need a suitable preservative.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is Coco Caprylate?
It is a light emollient ester made from coconut fatty alcohol and caprylic acid. It spreads easily and feels non-greasy.
Is it a silicone alternative?
It is often used as one, to give a silky, smooth feel without silicones.
How much do I use?
About 2.5-3% is a common starting point in creams. Oils, serums and balms can use more. Always test.
Is it an emulsifier?
No. It is an emollient. Use it with an emulsifier in creams and lotions.
Does it contain palm?
It contains RSPO mass balance certified palm oil derivatives.
Is it vegan?
It is plant derived. We have not independently verified vegan status, so please ask us before making a vegan claim.
How should I store it?
Sealed, in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight.
Is it for internal use?
No. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 ml |
|---|---|---|
| 100 ml | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 200 ml | $19.00 | $9.50 |
| 500 ml | $43.00 | $8.60 |
| 1 L | $82.00 | $8.20 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with sweet almond oil, jojoba oil and shea butter, and add FX-Alene or lanolin. Use with Emulsifying Wax (Neowax B200) or BTMS-50. Preserve creams with Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol. See our oils, butters and waxes. Browse emulsifiers and thickeners. |
 Product Documents
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Coco Caprylate (Light Emollient and Silicone Alternative)
Our Coco Caprylate is a light, fast-spreading emollient: an ester of coconut-derived fatty alcohol and caprylic acid. It improves the glide of creams, lotions and oils, and leaves a soft, non-greasy afterfeel.
It is widely used as a silicone alternative to give products a smooth, silky slip, and it blends easily with oils, butters and waxes in anhydrous and emulsified formulas. It contains RSPO mass balance certified palm oil derivatives.
|
Light emollient Fast-spreading, non-greasy |
Silicone alternative Silky slip |
About 2.5-3% in creams Higher in oils and balms |
100 ml to 1 L Four pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children. Spilled oil is slippery. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Coco Caprylate |
| INCI | Coco-Caprylate |
| Type | Light emollient ester (coconut fatty alcohol and caprylic acid) |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale liquid |
| Behaviour | Fast-spreading with a light, non-greasy, silky feel |
| Solubility | Oil soluble. Insoluble in water |
| Typical use rate | About 2.5-3% in creams is a common starting point. Oils, serums and balms can use more. Test your own recipe |
| Palm | Contains RSPO mass balance certified palm oil derivatives |
| Suitable for | Creams, lotions, serums, balms, body oils, massage oils, lip products, hair care |
| Pack Sizes | 100 ml, 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 L |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry, away from heat and sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. Not for internal use |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Creams and lotions | Add to the oil phase for glide and a light feel. About 2.5-3% is a common starting point |
| Serums and body oils | Blend with carrier oils for a lighter, silkier finish |
| Balms and lip products | Improves spread and glide. Test your own recipe |
| Massage oils | Adds slip without a heavy, greasy feel. Test the feel |
| Hair care | Used in leave-in and styling products for slip. Test your own recipe |
| Silicone-free formulas | A common choice when you want slip without silicones |
How to Add Coco Caprylate to a Cream
- Weigh. Weigh the Coco Caprylate with the other oil-phase ingredients. About 2.5-3% is a common starting point.
- Heat. Heat the oil phase to about 70-75 °C along with an emulsifier such as Emulsifying Wax (Neowax B200), stirring until melted.
- Combine. Heat the water phase to the same temperature, combine and blend until smooth.
- Cool. Keep stirring gently as the cream cools.
- Add the extras. Below about 40 °C, add heat-sensitive ingredients and your preservatives.
- Test. Check the feel after 24 hours and adjust the rate in the next batch.
Tip: Coco Caprylate is an emollient, not an emulsifier. Use it together with a proper emulsifier in creams and lotions.
Using It in Creams, Oils & Balms ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Creams and lotions | About 2.5-3%, up to about 10% | Add to the oil phase. Use with an emulsifier. |
| Body and massage oils | About 5-30% of the oil blend | Lightens the feel of heavier oils. Test the feel. |
| Serums | About 5-20% | Blend with other light oils. Test the feel. |
| Balms and lip products | About 5-15% | Improves glide. Test the hardness. |
| Hair care | About 1-5% | Adds slip. Test the feel. |
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Cream feels slippery | Rate too high | Reduce the Coco Caprylate in the next batch. |
| Product feels too light | Rate too low or oil blend too thin | Increase the amount or add a heavier oil or butter. |
| Emulsion separates | Coco Caprylate is not an emulsifier | Use a proper emulsifier and adjust the oil phase. |
| Balm too soft | Light emollient softens the balm | Add more wax or reduce the Coco Caprylate. |
| Product spoils | Water-based products can grow mould and bacteria | Use clean tools and add a suitable preservative. |
| Skin feels irritated | Reaction to the formula | Patch test and lower the rate. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling the concentrated product, patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
Coco Caprylate is an oil and is slippery if spilled, so wipe up spills promptly. Water-based products made with it need a suitable preservative.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is Coco Caprylate?
It is a light emollient ester made from coconut fatty alcohol and caprylic acid. It spreads easily and feels non-greasy.
Is it a silicone alternative?
It is often used as one, to give a silky, smooth feel without silicones.
How much do I use?
About 2.5-3% is a common starting point in creams. Oils, serums and balms can use more. Always test.
Is it an emulsifier?
No. It is an emollient. Use it with an emulsifier in creams and lotions.
Does it contain palm?
It contains RSPO mass balance certified palm oil derivatives.
Is it vegan?
It is plant derived. We have not independently verified vegan status, so please ask us before making a vegan claim.
How should I store it?
Sealed, in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight.
Is it for internal use?
No. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 ml |
|---|---|---|
| 100 ml | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 200 ml | $19.00 | $9.50 |
| 500 ml | $43.00 | $8.60 |
| 1 L | $82.00 | $8.20 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with sweet almond oil, jojoba oil and shea butter, and add FX-Alene or lanolin. Use with Emulsifying Wax (Neowax B200) or BTMS-50. Preserve creams with Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol. See our oils, butters and waxes. Browse emulsifiers and thickeners. |
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Product Documents
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